DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

TA-W-60,230

CREATIVE ENGINEERED POLYMER PRODUCTS, LLC
AKA CEP PRODUCTS, LLC
CRESTLINE, OHIO

Certification Regarding Eligibility
To Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance

In accordance with Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 USC 2273), the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of an investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for worker adjustment assistance.
In order to make an affirmative determination and issue a
certification of eligibility to apply for Trade Adjustment
Assistance, the group eligibility requirements in either paragraph
(a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Section 222 of the Trade Act must be met.
It is determined in this case that the requirements of (a)(2)(B) of
Section 222 have been met.
The investigation was initiated on October 11, 2006 in
response to a petition filed by a union official of United
Steelworkers Local 563L on behalf of workers of Creative Engineered
Polymer Products LLC, also known as CEP Products LLC, Crestline,
Ohio. The workers produce injection-molded plastic and rubber
pieces for the automotive industry. The workers are not separately
identifiable by product.

The investigation revealed that employment at the subject
facility declined in the relevant period.
The subject firm has shifted a significant proportion of
production to a country (Mexico), which is party to a free trade
agreement with the United States.
In accordance with Section 246 the Trade Act of 1974 (26 USC
2813), as amended, the Department of Labor herein presents the
results of its investigation regarding certification of eligibility
to apply for alternative trade adjustment assistance (ATAA) for
older workers.
In order for the Department to issue a certification of
eligibility to apply for ATAA, the group eligibility requirements
of Section 246 of the Trade Act must be met. The Department has
determined in this case that the requirements of Section 246 have
been met.
Conclusion
After careful review of the facts obtained in the
investigation, I determine that there was a shift in production
from the workers' firm or subdivision to Mexico of articles that
are like or directly competitive with those produced by the subject
firm or subdivision. In accordance with the provisions of the Act,
I make the following certification:


"All workers of Creative Engineered Polymer Products LLC, also
known as CEP Products LLC, Crestline, Ohio, who became totally
or partially separated from employment on or after October 10,
2005 through two years from the date of certification are
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Section 223
of the Trade Act of 1974, and are also eligible to apply for
alternative trade adjustment assistance under Section 246 of
the Trade Act of 1974."
Signed in Washington, D.C., this 26th day of October 2006



/s/Richard Church
______________________________
RICHARD CHURCH
Certifying Officer, Division of
Trade Adjustment Assistance